German Carl EICKHORN Solingen sword. I don’t know if the leather strap is original or added at a later time. Scabbard has slight bend at the end but sword is straight. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any other pictures.
The Army Field Grade Officer Major or Colonel dress hat in dark green wool, measuring 7 1/4 inches, is a rare and authentic collectible from the militaria theme. Made by the brand Kingform Cap DeLuxe New York in the United States, this original piece is a perfect accessory for collectors or enthusiasts interested in military history. Its detailed craftsmanship and rich color make it a unique addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the past and showcasing the intricate design typical of military attire from the early 20th century.
This is a complete set of eight original color postcards issued in 1921 to commemorate the European tour of Crown Prince Hirohito, the future Emperor of Japan. The original wrapper is printed with: “Color Printing” “Commemorative Photographs of the Crown Prince’s European Tour” “First Series – Set of Eight” It also identifies the distributor as the Hochi newspaper agency office in Marunouchi, Tokyo, and carries a “Reproduction Prohibited” notice. These details on the surviving original wrapper are important because they strongly support the period origin of the set. This was not a later retrospective souvenir produced after Hirohito became Emperor, but a postcard series created specifically to commemorate his 1921 journey while he was still Crown Prince. The 1921 tour was also a major event in the history of the Japanese Imperial Family. Members of the Imperial Family had traveled abroad before, but Hirohito’s journey was the first large-scale official overseas tour by a Japanese Crown Prince who would later become Emperor. At only 20 years old, he traveled through Europe, visiting Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, and other countries. Britain was one of the central destinations of the tour. Hirohito met King George V and members of the British Royal Family, attended official ceremonies, reviewed troops, and experienced European royal and political society at close range. The postcards preserve scenes of that journey in color, including British guards, ceremonial processions, royal carriages, military events, and Crown Prince Hirohito in uniform. This is therefore much more than simply an old postcard set of Emperor Hirohito. It is a contemporary visual record of the young Hirohito’s first major encounter with Europe, before he became Emperor and before the Showa era began. The European tour therefore came at an especially important turning point in his life, immediately before he moved into the center of Japan’s national leadership. All eight postcards remain together with the original printed wrapper. A remarkable surviving record of the moment when the future Emperor Hirohito first stepped onto the international stage. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
A rare two-volume set of prewar Japanese commemorative photo albums connected with the Imperial Family and the Imperial Japanese Army. The first volume is a 1915 commemorative album for the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Taisho. It records court ceremonies, imperial processions, public celebrations, and other official events surrounding the accession of the new emperor. The decorative binding and color ceremonial illustrations also make it an attractive example of early 20th-century Japanese publishing. The second volume is a 1935 commemorative photo album produced for a visit by Empress Teimei to the Imperial Japanese Army Academy. This album is especially interesting from a militaria perspective. It includes photographs of the academy grounds, buildings, artillery, military formations, and large groups of officer cadets. The Imperial Japanese Army Academy was one of the principal institutions responsible for training future Army officers. This makes the album more than simply a royal commemorative item-it is also a visual record of Japanese officer education during the prewar period. The Army Academy volume appears to have been created specifically to commemorate this official visit rather than for ordinary commercial sale. Materials of this type were typically distributed within a limited institutional circle, making surviving examples much less common than standard published books. Taken together, these two albums offer an unusual view of Imperial ceremony, military education, and the relationship between the Imperial Family and the Army across two decades of prewar Japan. The albums show age-related wear, toning, staining, rubbing and other signs of use consistent with items approximately 90-110 years old. Please review the photographs carefully for condition. A strong historical set for collectors of Imperial Japanese militaria, Army Academy material, royal commemorative items, prewar photography and Japanese military history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
Original Weimar-era German Studentika fraternity belts (pair) – one dated 1922 with the embroidered motto “Deutsch und treu in Wort und Tat” (“German and faithful in word and deed”), plus a black/red belt with trim and snap closure. Classic Couleur/Studentika pieces from a German Burschenschaft / Landsmannschaft set-great for display with caps, swords or Mensur memorabilia. Motto belt (dated 1922). 38 1/4″ total length; 1 1/4″ wide. Black-red-gold with woven gilt trim & script motto. Black/red belt with trim & simple snap lock. 39 1/2″ total length; 1 1/8″ wide. Black & red ribbed ribbon with gilt edge and metal snap. Motto belt: shows staining and general wear from age/use. Black/red belt: heavy wear in the middle; snap does not close. Both pieces show period use, edge fray and light soiling; see photos for detail. Why you’ll like it. Authentic Weimar 1922 dating and motto-ideal for Studentika, inter-war German, and militaria collections. Perfect to mount with fraternity caps, color sashes (Band), or Mensur souvenirs. Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany. Conflict: Inter-War (Weimar Germany). Theme: Studentika / Burschenschaft / Fraternity. Material: Woven silk/rayon with gilt trim; metal snap/clasp. Length: 38 1/4″ and 39 1/2″ (see description). Width: 1 1/4″ and 1 1/8″. Condition: Pre-owned (see photos & description).
This is an original 1924 commemorative discharge photo album from the 3rd Company, 2nd Railway Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army. The title page reads: “2nd Railway Regiment Commemorative Discharge Photo Album 3rd Company Taisho 13 [1924]” Unlike an ordinary personal photo album, this is a unit-specific historical record in which the regiment, company, and year are clearly identified. Two Senior Army Officers At the beginning of the album are portrait photographs of two senior officers: Division Commander Morinari Morioka Later reached the rank of General in the Imperial Japanese Army Regimental Commander Teijiro Niihara Later reached the rank of Major General in the Imperial Japanese Army These portraits are followed by photographs of the 3rd Company, military facilities, railway operations, and rosters identifying members of the unit. What Was an Imperial Japanese Army Railway Regiment? The Railway Regiments were specialized Imperial Japanese Army units responsible for military railway construction, repair, operation, and transportation. Railways were essential for moving troops, ammunition, food, equipment, and other military supplies. Railway troops could also be tasked with dismantling or destroying railway infrastructure when required. The 2nd Railway Regiment was based at Tsudanuma in Chiba Prefecture and would later serve in railway operations on the Asian continent. This album dates from 1924, well before the regiment’s later large-scale wartime deployments, making it particularly interesting as a record of the unit during the interwar period. Railway Soldiers at Work One of the most fascinating photographs is captioned: “Ordinary Railway Operations” It shows numerous soldiers working directly on railway tracks, with a steam locomotive and passenger cars visible in the same scene. It is an excellent visual record of what these specialized soldiers actually did. The album also contains a unit personnel roster, recording names, ranks, and other information about the soldiers. Together, the photographs and roster preserve not only the identity of the unit, but also the commanding officers, ordinary soldiers, military facilities, and actual railway work associated with it. A Record from 1924 The 2nd Railway Regiment also participated in railway restoration work following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. This album was produced the following year, in 1924. In later years the regiment would be deployed to China, including operations connected with the Jinan Incident and the Second Sino-Japanese War. The men pictured here therefore belong to an earlier chapter in the history of a unit that would later become deeply involved in Japan’s military railway operations overseas. Swords and medals often receive the most attention from militaria collectors, but armies could not function without logistics. Troops, weapons, ammunition, food, and equipment all had to move. The Railway Regiments were among the specialized units responsible for making that movement possible. Nearly a century later, this album still preserves the faces and names of the officers and soldiers who served there, the facilities they used, and even the railway work they performed. There is age-related wear, staining, discoloration, and rubbing to the covers and pages. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition and contents. An unusual original historical record documenting the Imperial Japanese Army’s 2nd Railway Regiment through its commanders, soldiers, facilities, personnel roster, and military railway operations. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
USS FLORIDA BB-30 W. California Color Tinted Photograph. Minor rubbing on corners. Color tinted photograph in laid down on cabinet card material. Light toning on edges of cabinet card material [see photo]. Sighted 4-7/8″ x 7-7/8″. Overall 10-3/4″ x 8″. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Cruise Books.
